2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
