1997 BMW S3 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 27 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 63 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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW S3 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | S3 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
