1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2000 Renault Safrane is newer by 30 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Renault Safrane. (141 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 2000 Renault Safrane, 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Safrane. 2000 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Maverick | Safrane |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |