1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1979 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 12 M (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | 12 M | Cervo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2040 mm |