2001 Ford EX vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford EX would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford EX weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford EX | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | EX | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 567 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
