2003 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Ford Maverick

To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1972 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.

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