1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Maverick | 626 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |