1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Maverick |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |