1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina. 1999 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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