2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 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, 2009 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 612 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-350 | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | F-350 | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5398 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 Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 66 L |