1978 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1915 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Escort | Suburban |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3302 mm |