1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1457 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Cortina | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 2232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |
