2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (118 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Maverick | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Maverick | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
