2010 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2010 Ford E-350 and 2010 Suzuki Equator were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-350 (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2010 Suzuki Equator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Suzuki Equator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-350. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford E-350 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | E-350 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4437 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 80 L |
