2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 198 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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 (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ranger | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2800 mm |