2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 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 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 217 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | TS-50 | Maverick |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 335 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1425 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |