1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 1971 Chevrolet Corvette and 1971 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 269 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Maverick |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |