1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 1214 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Falcon | Fronte |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |