1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2007 GMC Envoy is newer by 37 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 2007 GMC Envoy (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2007 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Maverick | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 101.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
