1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 106 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Maverick | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2703 mm |
