1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 593 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1964 Vauxhall Cresta has manual transmission. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Safari | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
