1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Carina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |