1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Maverick | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |