2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (400 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2005 Marcos TSO has manual transmission. 2005 Marcos TSO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
| Model | TSO | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
