1972 Ford Custom vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 116 kg more than 1972 Ford Custom.
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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Custom | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Custom | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2950 mm |