1958 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Consul | Fronte |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 56 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |