1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1972 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Maverick (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 852 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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 Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Maverick | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Maverick | Bug |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1960 mm |