1967 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 175 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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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1967 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Pontiac | Ferrari |
Model | Firebird | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6545 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 570 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2649 mm |