1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 17 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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Maverick | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
