1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 39 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Maverick | S2000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |