1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 590 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 308 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2830 mm |
