1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 22 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 200 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
