1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3010 mm |
