1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (173 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Corsair | Firebird |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 4091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 173 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |