1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1972 GMC Jimmy

To start off, 1972 GMC Jimmy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 972 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.

Because 1972 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ferrari GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 GMC Jimmy (278 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1972 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 1972 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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