1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1986 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Meteor. 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 (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Meteor 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 | 1986 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Meteor |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |