2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 27 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1974 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 360 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
