2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2010 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. 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, 2010 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
