1987 Maserati 420 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1987 Maserati 420 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1970 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.
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1987 Maserati 420 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | 420 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |