1976 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 85 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Grand Safari | E |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2015 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1402 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
