1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 754 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Maverick |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |