1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 303 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Maverick | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
