1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, both 1973 Ford Maverick and 1973 Triumph 1500 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 280 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Maverick | 1500 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |