1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 705 kg more than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Suburban |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3300 mm |