1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Maverick weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang.

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, 1972 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.

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