1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1997 TVR Cerbera 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1997 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Maverick | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |