1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 Honda CRX
To start off, 1997 Honda CRX is newer by 27 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, 1997 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 165 kg more than 1997 Honda CRX.
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, 1997 Honda CRX, 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1997 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | CRX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
