1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1995 Ford Windstar

To start off, 1995 Ford Windstar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Windstar (155 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Windstar should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 510 kg more than 1995 Ford Windstar.

Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Windstar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Windstar. (220 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Windstar.

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