1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny

To start off, 1996 Nissan Sunny is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Maverick weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Sunny.

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