1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia

To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 23 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, 1993 Mazda Sentia (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (143 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Sentia. (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Sentia. 1993 Mazda Sentia 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. 1993 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Maverick 1993 Mazda Sentia
Make Ford Mazda
Model Maverick Sentia
Year Released 1970 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 2954 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 335 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2860 mm