1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 687 kg more than 1999 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (440 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1999 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 1999 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ascari |
| Model | Grand Safari | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6558 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
