1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 515 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Cortina | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 59 L |