1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 664 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | GT 40 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2950 mm |