1998 Ford Maverick vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Maverick (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Maverick. (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Maverick | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Maverick | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
