1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1972 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1972 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 2 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, 1972 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lancia Fulvia 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 1972 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 1972 Lancia Fulvia, 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1972 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Maverick | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
