1970 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jaguar E-Type (246 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Jaguar E-Type.

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, 1970 Jaguar E-Type (357 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm). This means 1970 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1970 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1970 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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