1996 Fiat Brava vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Maverick weights approximately 515 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Brava. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava. 2007 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Fiat Brava | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Brava | Maverick |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |