1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1030 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Maverick |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |