2005 Ford Maverick vs. 1978 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (114 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (192 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (160 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.

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