2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 GMC Suburban

To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 543 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 1999 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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