1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M 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 80 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | 12 M | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |