2008 Ford Maverick vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Maverick weights approximately 583 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2008 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2009 Ford Ranger (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Maverick. 2008 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Maverick | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1022 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 74 L |