1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 34 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 86 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Maverick | Sportage |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |