1950 Ferrari 166 vs. 1993 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Pontiac Firebird (275 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 510 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166. 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.
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1950 Ferrari 166 | 1993 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 166 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 275 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1410 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |