1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 405 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Maverick | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |