1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 255 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | Maverick |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |