1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 405 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.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Maverick | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
