2004 BMW 630 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 471 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, 2004 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 630 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
