1981 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 689 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mondeo. 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 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |
