1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308. 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. 1970 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ferrari 308 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 308 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |