1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 113 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. 1972 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 110.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
