2006 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 36 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, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |