1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 2 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 279 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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, 1978 Honda Accord, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Maverick | Accord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |