1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 17 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | V6 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
