1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1970 Ferrari 365 GT and 1970 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
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 (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 365 GT | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
