1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 38 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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 327 kg more than 2008 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Maverick | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
