1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1989 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1989 GMC Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.

Because 1989 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Sierra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1989 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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