1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, both 1999 Ford F-150 and 1999 Suzuki Vitara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (128 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | F-150 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
