2008 Ford Focus 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 Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.

Because 2010 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 2008 Ford Focus (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Maverick. 2010 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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 Focus 2010 Ford Maverick
Make Ford Ford
Model Focus Maverick
Year Released 2008 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 194 HP
Torque 321 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 205 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.4 seconds 10.2 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1605 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.6 L/100km 12.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 62 L