2008 Ford Maverick vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Maverick.
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, 2008 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Maverick | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Maverick | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
