1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 26 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 381 kg more 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Maverick | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
