1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1989 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Firebird. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1989 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 512 M | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2827 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
