1984 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 852 kg more than 1984 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Grand Safari | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |
