1971 McLaren M19 vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 McLaren M19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 McLaren M19 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M19 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1312 kg more than 1971 McLaren M19.
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. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1971 McLaren M19 has manual transmission. 1971 McLaren M19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 McLaren M19 | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | McLaren | Pontiac |
| Model | M19 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1872 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
