1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Grand Safari | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |
