1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1980 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Simca 2 Litres 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 300 kg more than 1980 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1980 Simca 2 Litres 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. 1980 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Maverick | 1980 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Simca |
Model | Maverick | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1979 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 | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |