2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 802 kg more than 2010 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki Equator has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki Equator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Equator |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
