2000 Acura RL vs. 1998 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2000 Acura RL is newer by 2 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Maverick. (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 1998 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RL | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
