1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 41 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | F-350 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3967 mm |