2011 Ford E-250 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford E-250 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 2011 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | E-250 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 69 L |
