1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2590 mm |
