1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 1965 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1976 Ford Fiesta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fiesta (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Suzuki Fronte weights approximately 45 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1965 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fiesta | 1965 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Fiesta | Fronte |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |