1977 Mazda Familia vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1977 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1977 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1977 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda Familia | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Familia | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 6558 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2950 mm |
