1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1989 Ford Corsair and 1989 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1989 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Corsair | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Corsair | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |