just thought i'd share http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-Ford-Maverick-W0QQAdIdZ273069721 and another one down a bit on the same page. these are honestly the first 2 mavs i've ever seen on kijiji. especially locally. http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-clear-W0QQAdIdZ273039078
seems like 500 horsepower would push a ford maverick through a 1/4 mile a little faster than 12 seconds.
i didn't actually read any of it so i never noticed that but you're right, it should get a lot better run than 10 seconds. but maybe that's the best the owner could get with it? a car can't use it's full potential if the driver aint very good.