1997 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac Firebird. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari Maranello | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Maranello | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 76 L |
