1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 3000 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2911 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2800 mm |