1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 12 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, 1960 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 298 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, 1960 Ford Prefect (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ford Prefect 1972 Suzuki Fronte
Make Ford Suzuki
Model Prefect Fronte
Year Released 1960 1972
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 995 cc 356 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 33 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 43 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 778 kg 480 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 2220 mm 2020 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 30 L


 

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