1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 19 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 35 kg more than 1989 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.
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1970 Ford Maverick | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Maverick | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |