1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1984 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1984 Holden Gemini is newer by 14 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 31 more horse power than 1984 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 Holden Gemini. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1984 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Maverick | Gemini |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |