1976 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (62 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 231 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
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, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Cappuccino |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 30 L |