1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 495 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 728 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
