1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1970 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 Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Gran Torino | Fronte |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 354 cc |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |