1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 831 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Prefect | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2750 mm |
