2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2009 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Maverick weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Fiat Grande Punto (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick. 2009 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Grande Punto | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |