1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1967 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 745 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1967 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 GTO | Firebird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 285 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |