2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Ford Maverick

To start off, 2010 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Fiesta 2010 Ford Maverick
Make Ford Ford
Model Fiesta Maverick
Year Released 2008 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1559 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.9 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 1145 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 12.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 62 L


 

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