1953 Ford Popular vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1970 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Popular (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Popular weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Popular | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Popular | Fronte |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 354 cc |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1970 mm |