1998 Ford Courier vs. 1989 Suzuki Samurai

To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 1998 Ford Courier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Courier (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Courier weights approximately 368 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Courier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1998 Ford Courier (179 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Courier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Samurai.

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