1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 167 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano (191 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Caimano | Maverick |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1278 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |