1972 Ford Maverick vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 32 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 710 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Maverick | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Maverick | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
