1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1988 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1988 GMC Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1988 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3300 mm |
