1965 MG MGB vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG MGB would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 894 kg more than 1965 MG MGB. 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG MGB. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1965 MG MGB has manual transmission. 1965 MG MGB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 MG MGB | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | MG | Pontiac |
| Model | MGB | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2950 mm |
