1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1954 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford 12 M | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | 12 M | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |