1996 Mercury Cougar vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercury Cougar | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Cougar | Fronte |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 20 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |