1982 Ferrari 400 vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1982 Ferrari 400 and 1982 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 400 | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 400 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |