1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2008 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 601 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana. 2008 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2008 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Savana |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
