1950 Buick 40 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 245 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | 40 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |