1956 Pontiac Star Chief vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 4,714 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1956 Pontiac Star Chief. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1956 Pontiac Star Chief. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 165 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Pontiac Star Chief | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ferrari |
| Model | Star Chief | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4714 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2649 mm |
