1956 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1970 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |