1970 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 112 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
