1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Maverick | TF |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
