1995 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 815 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban. 1981 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Falcon | 1981 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Falcon | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3705 cc | 6210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3300 mm |
