1975 Ford Maverick vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 37 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, 2012 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Maverick weights approximately 219 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris.

Because 1975 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris.

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