1973 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 910 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Capri | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
