1976 Mazda Familia vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1976 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Familia. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda Familia | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 5032 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |
