1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 331 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 308 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
