1965 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 725 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:
| 1965 Buick Electra | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
