1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1985 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1985 Ferrari 400 and 1985 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 GMC Jimmy. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1985 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 400 | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
