1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1989 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Jimny 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 615 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Maverick. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1989 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Maverick | Jimny |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 537 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2040 mm |