1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 36 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 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 197 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Pontiac | Infiniti |
| Model | Grand Safari | FX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2885 mm |
