1979 Dodge Omni vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1979 Dodge Omni 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Omni | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Omni | Maverick |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1715 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |