2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 4 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (118 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Maverick | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Maverick | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |