1989 Ferrari F1 89 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 19 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 950 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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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1989 Ferrari F1 89 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | F1 89 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 593 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |