1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 409 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Falcon | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |