1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1972 Ford Maverick and 1972 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 164 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 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 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Maverick | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Maverick | 164 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
