1997 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 10 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1997 Ford Maverick. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Maverick | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Maverick | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
