1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1990 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1990 Ford Taurus and 1990 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Because 1990 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Taurus | 1990 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Taurus | Suburban |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3300 mm |