1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 105 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 308 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |