1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 10 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, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (188 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Maverick | Sigma |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |