1976 Ford Maverick vs. 2005 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2005 Toyota Hilux is newer by 29 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 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 114 kg more than 1976 Ford Maverick.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Maverick | 2005 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Maverick | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
