1997 Ford Maverick vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1997 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Maverick | 1996 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2388 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
