2003 Honda Stream vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Stream would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Stream (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Ford Maverick. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Maverick weights approximately 205 kg more than 2003 Honda Stream.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Stream. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Stream | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Stream | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
