1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 45 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 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Pontiac | Jaguar |
| Model | Grand Safari | XF |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2908 mm |
