1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1957 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot T 26 (198 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 Talbot T 26.
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. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1957 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Pontiac | Talbot |
Model | Grand Safari | T 26 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |