1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1966 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Prefect (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 40 kg more than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1959 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Prefect 1966 Suzuki Fronte
Make Ford Suzuki
Model Prefect Fronte
Year Released 1959 1966
Engine Size 996 cc 785 cc
Horse Power 38 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 72 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 3500 RPM
Top Speed 117 km/hour 115 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2220 mm 2250 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 66 L


 

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