1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 116 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 GT | Firebird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
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 | 239 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |