- First Name
- Michael
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2022
- Threads
- 1
- Messages
- 54
- Reaction score
- 170
- Location
- 608 Pillsbury
- Vehicle(s)
- 2022 Ford Maverick
I find myself in the unique position of doing a head-on comparison. I've owned my Toyota Tacoma TRD for 4 years and although it clocks in at 245 horse it will barely match the Maverick on acceleration. Trust me I've done it more than once lol although the Maverick claims a mere 191 horsepower it clearly can keep up with the Toyota in my lead-footed comparison. And it's ironic because one of the reasons that I bought the Toyota was the acceleration and handling. Which brings us to point number two, the Maverick seems to grip better and show a better direct line of travel on lane change, I realize the Toyota is higher and has a stiffer suspension. But I would have to say that the Maverick continues to amaze me on a day-to-day basis. It feels roomier than the Tacoma, it rides better than Tacoma it's easier to park than the Tacoma and the mileage isn't even close. I bought my Tacoma when my 2003 Dodge ram hemi got totaled by an uninsured driver. Freeway MPG on the ram 1500 hovered around 22 miles per gallon the Toyota Tacoma could barely match that the way I drove it. In all honesty though I drive my trucks like they are all hemi v8s. That being said, I think the heralded and high resale Tacoma will lose his crown to the new Ford Maverick. There's no reason to buy a taco when you can get a Maverick
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