1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
