2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2004 GMC Safari

To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP) has 287 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 148 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ferrari 550 2004 GMC Safari
Make Ferrari GMC
Model 550 Safari
Year Released 2000 2004
Body Type Convertible Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 478 HP 191 HP
Torque 588 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1793 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 102 L


 

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