1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 115 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Mondial | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
