1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 345 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Maverick | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
