1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (305 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 400 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
