1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 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, 1996 Volvo V90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 190 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Maverick | V90 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |