1975 Ford LTD vs. 1971 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Ford Maverick.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1971 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | LTD | Maverick |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |