1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2010 Ford Maverick is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick 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, 2010 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2010 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 2010 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
