1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 595 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Maverick | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
