2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 353 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
Because 2008 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. (278 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-150 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2720 mm |
