1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z

To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 363 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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