1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla 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 (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 435 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla. 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |