1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 560 kg more than 1960 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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 GT | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |