2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 612 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 79 L |
