2000 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2000 Ford Escort is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escort weights approximately 579 kg more than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escort | 1974 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Escort | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
