1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 604 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford Cortina 1969 Suzuki Fronte
Make Ford Suzuki
Model Cortina Fronte
Year Released 1972 1969
Engine Size 1298 cc 356 cc
Horse Power 56 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 37 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1044 kg 440 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 1970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 66 L


 

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