1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1972 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 232 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1972 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
