2007 Ford Maverick vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Maverick | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Maverick | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
