2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 792 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford F-250 | 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | F-250 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2950 mm |