1989 Ford Meteor vs. 1984 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1989 Ford Meteor is newer by 5 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, 1984 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1989 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Meteor.
Because 1984 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Meteor. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1984 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Meteor | 1984 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Meteor | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3300 mm |
