2008 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 38 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 BMW 318.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |