2009 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 51 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Altima. 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 (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2010 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Altima | 2010 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Altima | Maverick |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |