1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 22 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 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Ford Maverick. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Maverick | 1995 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Maverick | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 4554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
