1993 Ford Contour vs. 1970 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1993 Ford Contour is newer by 23 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Ford Contour. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 183 kg more than 1993 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Contour.

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