2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-350 and 2008 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (101 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 2008 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | F-350 | Swift |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 45 L |