1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 678 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 250 GT | Safari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
