1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 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 98 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 678 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 55 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |