1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1977 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 215 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Lemans.
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. 1977 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 1977 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 456M | Lemans |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |