1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 318 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Toronado | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
