2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2012 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 430 kg more than 2012 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Five Hundred | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
