2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 612 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 76 L |
