1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1972 Ford Maverick and 1972 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 300 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Maverick | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Maverick | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
