1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 594 kg more than 1968 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, 1981 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Taunus | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Taunus | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1970 mm |
