1967 Suzuki Fronte vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 650 kg more than 1967 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (38 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Suzuki Fronte | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Suzuki | Ford |
| Model | Fronte | Capri |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2294 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1970 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
