1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2010 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 252 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.

Because 1970 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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