2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1967 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (38 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mountaineer | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |
