1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari

To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 12 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 992 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.

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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (320 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ferrari GTO 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model GTO Grand Safari
Year Released 1964 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 301 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 7700 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 320 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 878 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 5450 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2950 mm


 

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