2006 Ford Maverick vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Ford Maverick is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 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, 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Maverick | 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Maverick | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
