1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1965 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1965 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 18 kg more than 1965 Suzuki Fronte.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1965 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1965 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Prefect | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 785 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
