1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 146 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Mexico | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | Mexico | Firebird |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |