2005 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 35 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 560 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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |