1989 Ford Probe vs. 1989 GMC Suburban

To start off, both 1989 Ford Probe and 1989 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 68 more horse power than 1989 Ford Probe. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Probe.

Because 1989 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Probe. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Probe. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Probe. 1989 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Probe has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Probe 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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