1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 419 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | Mondial | Safari |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 98 L |
