1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 7 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden GTS. 1977 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1977 Holden GTS | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Maverick | GTS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |