1996 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1996 BMW 325 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 325 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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