1978 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta

To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1978 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta.

Because 1978 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta. 1978 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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