1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 135 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion.
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 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Maverick | 1983 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Maverick | Starion |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1125 kg |