1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 31 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 548 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Corsair | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 146 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
