1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 160 kg more than 2013 Ford C-MAX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford C-MAX, 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Grand Safari | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1623 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2649 mm |
