2008 Ford Maverick vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2008 Ford Maverick is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Maverick weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (299 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Maverick | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Maverick | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
