1997 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Honda Today

To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Maverick (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Maverick weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.

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