1973 Ferrari 246 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 246 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 246. (196 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 246. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 680 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 246 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 246 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 230 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
