1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1983 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac Firebird. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1983 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 400 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 392 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 60 L |