1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 363 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 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Maverick | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |