1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 81 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvair | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
