1998 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 28 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, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 145 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
