1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 265 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 1900 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |