2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 223 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (470 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari F430 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | F430 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |