1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Consorte | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2800 mm |
