1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1970 Ford Maverick

To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 28 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 265 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (335 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 1970 Ford Maverick
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 355 Spider Maverick
Year Released 1998 1970
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3494 cc 4943 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 375 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 335 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2800 mm