2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 30 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 425 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.
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2000 Ferrari 550 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |