1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1992 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1992 TVR Griffith is newer by 22 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 365 kg more than 1992 TVR Griffith.
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, 1992 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1992 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Maverick | Griffith |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |