2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |