1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1986 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1986 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1986 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 348 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
