1997 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford F-150 | 1999 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | F-150 | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
