2005 Ford Econovan vs. 2005 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 2005 Ford Econovan and 2005 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,788 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 377 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Econovan 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 2005 Ford Econovan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Baleno, 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, 2005 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 2005 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Econovan | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2490 mm |
