1981 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 747 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6210 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2838 mm |
