1973 Fiat 125 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1973 Fiat 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 465 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |