1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Maverick | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Maverick | 930 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
