1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 19 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 366 kg more than 1977 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Maverick | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Maverick | Stagea |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |