2005 Fiat Punto vs. 1998 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 7 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Maverick (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Maverick (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Punto. (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 1998 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
