1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Maverick (83 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1975 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Maverick | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |