1986 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri 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 48 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 618 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Capri | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2950 mm |