2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2003 Suzuki Liana

To start off, both 2003 Ford F-250 and 2003 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Liana. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Ford F-250 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Liana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Liana. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Liana. 2003 Suzuki Liana has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Suzuki Liana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford F-250 2003 Suzuki Liana
Make Ford Suzuki
Model F-250 Liana
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1490 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 66 L


 

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