1972 AMC Matador vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 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 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
