1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Montana is newer by 29 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, 2005 Pontiac Montana (186 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Montana 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 82 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
Because 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (278 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Grand Safari | Montana |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
