1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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 Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Maverick | P4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
