2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1156 kg more 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 Edge, 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 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Edge | Equator |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
