1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mercury Tracer. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1979 GMC Suburban | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Suburban | Tracer |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |