1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 42 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 697 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, 2012 Honda Pilot, 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2774 mm |
