1964 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 415 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Maverick |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |