2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1561 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-150 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | F-150 | Equator |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |