1997 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 Holden Nova
To start off, both 1997 Ford Maverick and 1997 Holden Nova were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Maverick (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Holden Nova. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Nova.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Ford Maverick (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Maverick | 1997 Holden Nova | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Maverick | Nova |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2388 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
