1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Meteor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6210 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
