2009 Suzuki Equator vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Suzuki Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Suzuki Equator would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1830 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Suzuki Equator | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Ford |
| Model | Equator | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 115 L |
