1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 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, both vehicles can yield 129 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Corsair. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Corsair 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:
| 1989 Ford Corsair | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Corsair | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3300 mm |
