2011 Suzuki Equator vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 285 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Suzuki Equator | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Suzuki | Ford |
| Model | Equator | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 3705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2800 mm |
