1982 Ford Escort vs. 1978 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1276 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Because 1978 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort. 1978 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1978 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Escort | Suburban |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3300 mm |