2007 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2007 Ford Maverick and 2007 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Maverick weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick. 2007 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Maverick | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Maverick | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
