1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1995 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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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1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1995 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 340 Spider | Firebird |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4100 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 275 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1410 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |