1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1987 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1987 Ford Tempo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 695 kg more than 1987 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1987 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Grand Safari | Tempo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |