2004 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick

To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 34 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.

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