1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 203 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.
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, 1999 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Maverick |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |