1997 Ford Maverick vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 13 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Ford Maverick. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 165 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Maverick. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Maverick. 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2010 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1997 Ford Maverick 2010 SsangYong Rexton
Make Ford SsangYong
Model Maverick Rexton
Year Released 1997 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2663 cc 2696 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 183 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 402 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1840 mm