1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1975 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1975 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |