1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1990 Buick Century

To start off, 1990 Buick Century is newer by 20 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, 1990 Buick Century (109 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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, 1990 Buick Century, 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, 1990 Buick Century (183 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 1990 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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