2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 28 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition 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 620 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Expedition | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
