1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1979 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 5 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 402 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari GTO. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO 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.

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