1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 111 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.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Maverick | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |