1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 279 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Maverick |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |