1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 335 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
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. 1971 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 365 GT4 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |