1991 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1991 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Thunderbird (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 183 kg more than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Thunderbird | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Thunderbird | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 110.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |
