1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
