Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Suzuki Equator Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Suzuki Equator to the dealership as the Ford. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Suzuki Equator and the Suzuki Equator perform almost similarly regarding gas mileage. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Equator. The Suzuki Equator is significantly less costly than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a better choice than the Suzuki Equator regarding hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or large animals. Neither the Ford nor the Suzuki Equator has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Explorer Sport Trac outpulls the Suzuki Equator by a big margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Suzuki Equator for a fill-up almost as often as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Explorer Sport Trac offers a bit more head room than the Suzuki Equator, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Explorer Sport Trac make it more spacious for your passengers than the Suzuki Equator.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is substantially heavier than the Equator. The Suzuki Equator's tank is almost the same size as the Ford's, though the Explorer Sport Trac's is somewhat bigger. The Equator and the Explorer Sport Trac compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Explorer Sport Trac is definitely more agile than the Suzuki Equator, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Explorer Sport Trac has a bigger engine than the Suzuki. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Suzuki could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Explorer Sport Trac with respect to torque. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Explorer Sport Trac is considerably more powerful than the Suzuki Equator.

Warranty
The Suzuki and the Explorer Sport Trac have the same basic warranty.