1971 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 20 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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Maverick | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Maverick | Prowler |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |