1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 185 kg more than 1973 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Maverick |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |