ok im looking into buying a 1974 maverick with a 302... and i was wondering how fast it is? and how much horse power it has? cause i wanna make sure its gonna be fast enough stock.
I have a 73 (stock 302, not Grabber). It's rated at 210 HP and merges on the freeway quite nicely. Actually I get a few smiles from people that I pass. Acceleration is very adequate and the 302 is quite easy to build upon should you wish too. In my case, keeping it as original as possible is the preference, I'm not into racing anymore. But it has plenty of power and get up and go if thats all you are looking for.
cool ok thanks im only 17 and im just looking for a quick and cool looking muscle car, thats not super expensive... and the maverick seems to be the right one
Get it! Looks wise you can always swap to smaller bumpers. With a intake, cam and exhaust it'll be plenty fast for a 17 year old. Then you can save up to build a real beast. They are really fun to work on! And the best part is that it's easy, even for a kid.
Welcome to the board. Remember the faster you go...the harder it is to stop. Make sure all the safety equipment works well.
uh, you mean extremely fast? get a set of rear gears and call it a day, just enough to roast the tires infront of the school!
It has potential. Upgrades are fairly easy and affordable. In stock 74 trim your buddies civic will likely leave you standing. I guess it depends on what you consider FAST??? As a teenager a 14 second car I considered fast. Now I would have to say 12 second or less I consider fast.
Unfortunatly that was under the pre-1972 rating system, which used the flywheel horse power rating. Under now a days NET rating system which is at the back of the transmission with all accessories hooked up, it's only rated at around 140 horse power stock.
welcome from mission b.c. canada, and i am also of the opinion that this is a good entry level hotty car with lots of potential to be a respectable street , strip performer. no doubt about it ..these cars turn heads when you dress em up.. good luck.
