Pontiac Firebird (1982 – 1992) vs Ferrari Mondial (1980 – 1982): specs compared
The Pontiac Firebird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 238 hp against 214 hp. The Ferrari Mondial has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 209 km/h. The Pontiac Firebird is the lighter car, from 1,301 kg against 1,446 kg. At 4,872 mm, the Pontiac Firebird is 231 mm longer than the Ferrari Mondial. The Pontiac Firebird dates from 1982 – 1992, the Ferrari Mondial from 1980 – 1982.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Firebird
1982 – 1992
|
Ferrari
Mondial
1980 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1980 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 238 hp | 208 – 214 hp |
| Torque | 179 – 447 Nm | 243 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.4 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 209 km/h | 220 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.7 – 18.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,834 – 4,872 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,265 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm | 2,647 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,301 – 1,480 kg | 1,446 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.