1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 555 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 2011 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Falcon | Equator |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
