1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1989 GMC Suburban is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Because 1989 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1989 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1989 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Cortina | Suburban |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |