1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 40 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1434 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Maverick | Suburban |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3302 mm |