1987 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1987 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
Because 1987 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (204 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Mustang | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
