1979 Ford LTD vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 983 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | LTD | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |
