1978 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 356 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 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Capri | Fronte |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |