1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1984 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zodiac | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Zodiac | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
