1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 1988 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 400 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
