1979 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 33 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Grand Safari | F-350 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3967 mm |