2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 is newer by 18 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (476 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | E-350 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2950 mm |
