1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1448 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 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Maverick. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Maverick | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
