1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1986 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 10 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1986 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 400 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
