1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 798 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Maverick. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Maverick | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2890 mm |
