1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1971 Ford Maverick

To start off, both 1971 Fiat ESV 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 440 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Maverick (175 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV.

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