1971 Ford Maverick vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 191 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Maverick | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |