1998 Ford Triton vs. 1983 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1998 Ford Triton is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 GMC Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1998 Ford Triton. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Triton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1098 kg more than 1998 Ford Triton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Triton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 GMC Suburban (488 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Triton. (174 Nm). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Triton. 1983 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Triton has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Triton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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