1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 28 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 365 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Maverick | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
