1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 279 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
