1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Volvo 343

To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick 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 11 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343.

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