1967 MG MGC vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG MGC 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 1 more horse power than 1967 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGC.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGC. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1967 MG MGC has manual transmission. 1967 MG MGC 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:
| 1967 MG MGC | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | MG | Pontiac |
| Model | MGC | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
