2004 Ford Maverick vs. 2004 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 2004 Ford Maverick and 2004 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Maverick (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Maverick weights approximately 595 kg more than 2004 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Maverick | 2004 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Maverick | Saloon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
