1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 137 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ferrari | GMC |
Model | 400 | Safari |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 98 L |