1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 290 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Maverick | Excel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |