1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ferrari |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5317 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2649 mm |
