1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 141 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari Dino | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | Dino | Firebird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |