1964 Ford GT 40 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 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 441 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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 (248 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford GT 40 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 40 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |
