1971 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Maverick weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic.
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, 1997 Honda Civic, 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Maverick | 1997 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Maverick | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |