1977 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Ford Contour

To start off, 1998 Ford Contour is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Contour (195 HP @ 6625 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 789 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour.

Because 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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