1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1984 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Mustang | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Maverick |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |