1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1964 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 530 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Maverick 1964 Ford Cortina
Make Ford Ford
Model Maverick Cortina
Year Released 1970 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4096 cc 1198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 97 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 248 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 58.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 775 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2500 mm


 

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