1945 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 369 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus.
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. 2002 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1945 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1945 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Ford Taunus | 2002 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Taunus | Firebird |
Year Released | 1945 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |