1997 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 716 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Ranger | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Ranger | Cappuccino |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2070 mm |