1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F50 and 1999 GMC Safari were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 955 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | F50 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 98 L |
