1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1995 Rover MGF
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover MGF (145 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover MGF should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover MGF weights approximately 264 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 Rover MGF (236 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm). This means 1995 Rover MGF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1995 Rover MGF | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Maverick | MGF |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |