2009 BMW 530 vs. 1972 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1972 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1972 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
