1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 200 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Ford | Avanti |
| Model | Maverick | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
