1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 617 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 449 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | F50 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |
