1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 627 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari F40 | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | F40 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1890 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |