1980 Audi Sport vs. 1997 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 850 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1997 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Sport | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
