1978 Mercury Cougar vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1978 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercury Cougar | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Cougar | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2020 mm |
