1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 875 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Ford Scorpio 1970 Suzuki Fronte
Make Ford Suzuki
Model Scorpio Fronte
Year Released 1994 1970
Engine Size 1998 cc 354 cc
Horse Power 115 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 37 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 440 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 1970 mm


 

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