1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 105 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Pinin | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 110.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
