1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1976 Peugeot 304

To start off, 1976 Peugeot 304 is newer by 6 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 1976 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 310 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 304. 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, 1976 Peugeot 304, 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 (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 304.

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