1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 81 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 1971 Ford Maverick (175 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6385 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
