1976 Ford LTD vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 693 kg more than 1976 Ford LTD.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | LTD | Suburban |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3302 mm |