1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Suburban and 1979 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 980 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |
