2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2001 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 123 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (621 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2001 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | F-350 | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2490 mm |
