1971 AC 428 vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 AC 428.
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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1971 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 AC 428 | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | 428 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |