2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 466 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 360 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 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 | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 106.9 mm |
| 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 | 1284 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
