1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 25 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 168 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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