1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 244 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (325 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari Dino | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Dino | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
