1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 379 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Testarossa | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |
