1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1982 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Firebird |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 4996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |