1977 GMC Suburban vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 GMC Suburban (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 GMC Suburban | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |
