1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1983 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Firebird. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1983 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 250 GT | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
