1977 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 30 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 280 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Maverick | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Maverick | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3200 mm |
