2002 Ford Focus vs. 1981 GMC Suburban

To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 21 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, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1163 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.

Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 1981 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus 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.

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