1977 Morgan 4 vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1977 Morgan 4 and 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1977 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Morgan 4. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1977 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1977 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Morgan 4 | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
Model | 4 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |