1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 388 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Frontier |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1693 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3200 mm |