1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348.
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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 348 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
