1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1987 GMC Suburban is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1238 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1987 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1987 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Cortina | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3300 mm |
