1973 Ford Maverick vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 37 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 626 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick. 2010 Jeep Liberty 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. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Maverick | Liberty |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2695 mm |