1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1971 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 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 Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Prefect | Fronte |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1970 mm |