1984 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 965 kg more than 1984 Morgan Plus 4. 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. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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