2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 388 kg more than 2005 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
