2001 Ford Think vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 592 kg more than 2001 Ford Think. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think.

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