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Ford F-150 vs. Suzuki Equator Review

How the Ford F-150 stacks up against the Suzuki Equator - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford F-150
Price Range: $21,380 - $39,010
2009 Suzuki Equator
Price Range: $17,520 - $28,850
Ford F-150 vs. Suzuki Equator Review

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the F-150 and the Equator most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford has a more sizeable engine than the Suzuki Equator. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford is tremendously more powerful than the Suzuki Equator.

Utility
The Ford F-150 is a better choice than the Suzuki Equator when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or large dogs. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the F-150 over the Suzuki. Towing is considerably more the Suzuki's forte than it is the Ford F-150's.

Convenience
The Suzuki Equator's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Ford.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Ford's front cabin compared to the Suzuki Equator. The Ford provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Suzuki Equator does.

Dimensions
The Ford F-150 is significantly more bulky than the Suzuki Equator. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-150 than the Suzuki Equator because of its bigger tank. The Suzuki Equator and the Ford compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Suzuki Equator is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford F-150. Regarding gas mileage, the Suzuki Equator and the Ford don't differ much. The Ford F-150 won't tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Suzuki Equator will. The Ford is substantially more expensive than the Suzuki Equator in terms of MSRP.

Warranty
The Suzuki Equator and the Ford F-150 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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