2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 874 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford F-150 (496 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | F-150 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
