1970 Ford 17 vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |