1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 2001 Pontiac Firebird 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. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 456M | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 456M | Firebird |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 76 L |