1970 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 599.
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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ferrari |
| Model | Grand Prix | 599 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
