1977 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. 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) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 980 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
Model | Grand Safari | Felicia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |