2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Maverick weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1973 Ford Maverick is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Ford Maverick (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2007 Daihatsu Materia has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Materia | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
