1980 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 8 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 423 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, 1980 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Escort | Fronte |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 56 mm |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |