1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Maverick | 400 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |