2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 986 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari.

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