2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2006 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2004 Ford Fiesta (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Fiesta | Jimny |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 17.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |