2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena.
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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 76 L |
