1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 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 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 195 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 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Maverick | 993 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
