1997 Ford Maverick vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Maverick | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Maverick | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2388 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
