1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1962 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D 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 62 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 780 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.

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