1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1970 Ford Maverick | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Maverick | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |