1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 2 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, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 280 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 6558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |