2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1998 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 554 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1998 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1998 Suzuki Samurai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1998 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Five Hundred | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
