2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2001 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Baleno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Baleno would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1941 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Suzuki Baleno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Baleno. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2001 Suzuki Baleno has manual transmission. 2001 Suzuki Baleno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2001 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Five Hundred | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
