1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 31 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 294 kg more than 1979 GMC Suburban. 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 2010 Ford Expedition. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3023 mm |
