1989 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1989 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Grand Safari | F-150 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3670 mm |