1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 770 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Zephyr | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2020 mm |
