2008 BMW 730 vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 35 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 605 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, 2008 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 2008 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. 2008 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2800 mm |