1966 Ford Consul vs. 1975 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1975 GMC Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul. 1975 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 1975 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Consul | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3300 mm |
