2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (221 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara (284 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Five Hundred | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
