2005 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Ford F-250 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-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 970 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-250 (495 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-250 | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | F-250 | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 64 L |
