1970 Mercury El Gato 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 Mercury El Gato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury El Gato would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury El Gato | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | El Gato | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4736 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
