1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis

To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 33 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis.

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, 2003 Toyota Avensis, 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 (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.

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