1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Honda Element

To start off, 2007 Honda Element 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 730 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.

Because 2007 Honda Element 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 Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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