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 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 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 200 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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 | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
