1979 Bentley T vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1979 Bentley T is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bentley T weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1970 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. 1979 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Bentley T | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | T | Maverick |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |