1979 Fiat 127 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1979 Fiat 127 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 53 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 600 kg more than 1979 Fiat 127. 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 Fiat 127, 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 127 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 127 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |