1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1970 Ford Maverick and 1970 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1970 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Maverick | 204 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |