1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 324 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1972 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | Dino | Firebird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 110.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |