The statement that is true of both Mayan and English writing is:
They are both read left to right and top to bottom.
However, it's important to note that not all Mayan texts strictly adhere to these reading directions, as some can also be read in other configurations depending on the context and the specific site. The other statements regarding pictograms, phonetic representation, and character count do not accurately apply to both writing systems as Mayan writing includes logograms and syllabic signs in addition to pictograms, while English primarily uses an alphabetic system.