2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XJ | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
