2009 BMW 523 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 2009 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |