1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2002 Toyota F-1
To start off, 2002 Toyota F-1 is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota F-1 (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota F-1 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 260 kg more than 2002 Toyota F-1.
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, 2002 Toyota F-1 (430 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (320 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota F-1 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 2002 Toyota F-1 has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota F-1 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 | 2002 Toyota F-1 | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | F-1 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |