1977 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Sedan (201 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 315 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick. 1977 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Sedan | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Sedan | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
