1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 70 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 498 kg more than 1986 Toyota Model F. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Grand Safari | Model F |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |