1983 Ford GT vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 4 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1983 Ford GT.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford GT. 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford GT. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford GT has manual transmission. 1983 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford GT | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | GT | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3300 mm |
