1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Firebird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 76 L |