1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1978 GMC Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Because 1978 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 GMC Suburban. 1978 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1978 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Suburban |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3300 mm |