2009 BMW 118 vs. 1976 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1976 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |