1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1988 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 22 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 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Firebird. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1988 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 LM | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 60 L |