1961 Ford Station Wagon vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Station Wagon would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 70 kg more than 1961 Ford Station Wagon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Station Wagon | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Station Wagon | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3655 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1890 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |