1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | NSX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
