1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 400 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 366 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 76 L |