1967 DKW Munga vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 DKW Munga would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1967 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 405 kg more than 1967 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DKW Munga | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | Munga | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 62 L |
