2005 BMW 745 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 705 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1305 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |