1982 Fiat Abarth vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1982 Fiat Abarth is newer by 12 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Abarth (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Abarth should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Fiat Abarth.
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, 1982 Fiat Abarth (215 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Abarth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat Abarth | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Abarth | Maverick |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |