1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 14 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 400 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 76 L |