1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Maverick | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2352 mm |
