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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 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 426 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |