1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 7 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 578 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Because 1979 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, 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 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. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Mustang | Suburban |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3300 mm |