2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (307 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 335 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |