2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (280 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Maverick | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Maverick | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2288 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 74 L |
