2001 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Ranger weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Ford Maverick.
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, 2001 Ford Ranger (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Ranger | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
