1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Maserati 420

To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 78 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.

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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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