1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 371 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 288 GTO | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 76 L |