1975 Ford Maverick vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 85 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Maverick | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Maverick | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
