1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 15 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 134 kg more than 1985 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Maverick | Excel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |