2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1847 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Escort |
Year Released | 2011 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2400 mm |