1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac 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 41 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 530 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Grand Safari | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |