1977 Ford Granada vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 795 kg more than 1972 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, 1977 Ford Granada (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Granada | Fronte |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2110 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |