1980 Chrysler 160 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 160 is newer by 10 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 8 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 219 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 160. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 160 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | Maverick |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |