1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Centura and 1970 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Centura | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Centura | Maverick |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3533 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |