1975 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 167 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. (452 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 512 BB | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 512 BB | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5735 cc |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
