1999 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |