1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 1 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 55 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Maverick |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |