2009 Ford Maverick vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2009 Ford Maverick and 2009 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 223 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Maverick | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Maverick | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3700 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 | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 51 L |
