1981 Ford Probe vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000

To start off, 1986 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Probe would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 410 kg more than 1986 Pontiac 1000.

Because 1986 Pontiac 1000 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 1986 Pontiac 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, 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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac 1000. 1981 Ford Probe has automatic transmission and 1986 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1986 Pontiac 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Probe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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