1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 590 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Maverick | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |