1999 Jaguar XK vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 1999 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XK | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
