1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1999 Mitsubishi SUW

To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW is newer by 29 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, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi SUW weights approximately 645 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.

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, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW, 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, 1999 Mitsubishi SUW (240 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm). This means 1999 Mitsubishi SUW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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