1999 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Expedition weights approximately 890 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Expedition (397 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Expedition | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Expedition | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 63 L |
