1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 5 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, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 192 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Maverick | Capri |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
