1962 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Consul weights approximately 402 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, 1962 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Consul | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.1 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
