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Suzuki Equator vs. Ford F-250 Review

How the Suzuki Equator stacks up against the Ford F-250 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Suzuki Equator
Price Range: $17,520 - $28,850
2010 Ford F-250
Price Range: $25,285 - $42,855
Suzuki Equator vs. Ford F-250 Review

Utility
The Ford F-250's more massive trunk will accommodate more sizeable things than the Suzuki Equator. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Ford F-250 over the Suzuki. The Ford is likely a better choice than the Suzuki with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or big dogs. Towing is significantly more the Ford F-250's forte than it is the Equator's.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Ford F-250 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Suzuki Equator down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Ford F-250 is tremendously more bulky than the Suzuki Equator. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the F-250 than the Suzuki because of its larger tank. The Equator and the Ford compete for the same parking spaces. The F-250's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Suzuki Equator may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Suzuki Equator is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the F-250. Regarding MSRP, the Ford costs substantially more than the Suzuki Equator.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Suzuki Equator is quite certainly sprier than the Ford F-250, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki Equator's engine is tremendously smaller than the Ford F-250's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford is tremendously more powerful than the Suzuki Equator. The Equator could learn a lesson or two from the F-250 as far as pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Ford F-250's front cabin compared to the Suzuki Equator. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford F-250 make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Suzuki.

Warranty
The Ford F-250 and the Suzuki Equator have the same basic after-sale protection.

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