1997 Ford Maverick vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 800 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
Because 1997 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford Maverick (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Maverick | 1992 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1260 mm |
