1974 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 879 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet 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, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Focus |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2649 mm |