1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 746 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 LM | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 76 L |