2003 Ford Excursion vs. 1980 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1980 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1980 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 1980 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Excursion | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5954 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3370 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3300 mm |
