1976 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Maverick weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1976 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Maverick | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |