2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1984 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1984 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 514 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 1984 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1984 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Five Hundred | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3300 mm |
