1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 5 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Galaxie (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 1369 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, 1972 Ford Galaxie (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Galaxie | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Galaxie | Fronte |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 358 cc |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |