1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 305 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 308 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 454 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |