1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 55 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 456M. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 456M | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 76 L |
