1972 Ford Maverick vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147

To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 38 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 90 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.

Because 1972 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.

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