1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 265 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari. 2000 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 2000 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ferrari | GMC |
Model | 550 | Safari |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 102 L |