1979 Suzuki Cervo vs. 2010 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1521 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1979 Suzuki Cervo has manual transmission. 1979 Suzuki Cervo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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