1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2011 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2011 Ford Kuga is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 Ford Kuga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Kuga.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2011 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Grande Parisienne | Kuga |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5319 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |