2001 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 31 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 395 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730. 2001 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |