2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1976 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 466 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1976 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Five Hundred | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3300 mm |
