1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1976 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 250 GT | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
