2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 27 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Ducato | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2800 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2950 mm |