1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1980 GMC Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 129 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 586 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1980 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Suburban |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3300 mm |