2003 Ford Maverick vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Maverick (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Maverick weights approximately 578 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Maverick (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Maverick | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | City |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
