1964 Abarth OT vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT 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 1095 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.

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 1964 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth OT 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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