1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 950 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 250 LM | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2950 mm |
