1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 680 kg more than 1974 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Maverick |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |