1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 50 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.
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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
