1959 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1968 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 654 kg more than 1968 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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Consul | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |
