2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 328 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | F-350 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 66 L |
