2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 3 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 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 438 kg more than 2008 Nissan Livina.
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, 2005 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Maverick | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Maverick | Livina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2288 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 52 L |
