1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 6 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 281 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Thunderbird | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |