2004 Mercury Mariner vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 20 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner 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 230 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Because 1984 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 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner, 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mariner | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Mariner | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |