1970 BMW 2002 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 1970 BMW 2002 and 1970 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 BMW 2002 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 BMW 2002.
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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 BMW 2002. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
1970 BMW 2002 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 2002 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |