2006 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Maverick weights approximately 272 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 2006 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Maverick | 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Maverick | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |