1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 18 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bitter Type III | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Bitter | Ford |
Model | Type III | Maverick |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |