1984 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1984 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 904 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus.
Because 1984 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
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1984 GMC Suburban | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Focus |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4359 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2649 mm |