1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 373 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 961 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Maverick |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 1139 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1215 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |