1968 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 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 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 50 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 front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1968 Ford Escort (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Fronte |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1117 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |