1960 Ford Popular vs. 1978 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1978 GMC Suburban is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1960 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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. 1978 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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