1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 93 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Maverick | Civic |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |