2005 Ford Escape vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 990 kg more than 1976 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, 2005 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Escape | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
