1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 870 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |