2000 Ford 24.7 vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford 24.7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford 24.7 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (164 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Ford 24.7. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford 24.7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 238 kg more than 2000 Ford 24.7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford 24.7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand 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, 2000 Ford 24.7 (359 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm). This means 2000 Ford 24.7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2000 Ford 24.7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford 24.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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