1986 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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, 1986 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 123 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri.
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) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1305 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2800 mm |
