1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 354 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.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Cortina | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 785 cc |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
