2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Ranger | Equator |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |