1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 725 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Maverick | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 700 kg |
