2005 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1973 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 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |