1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 4 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Violet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |