2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP) has 351 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ferrari | GMC |
| Model | 612 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 102 L |
