2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1998 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Maverick (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Maverick (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 1998 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grande Punto | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
