1963 Lotus 25 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus 25 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1344 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.

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. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus 25 has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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