1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1969 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Pontiac Firebird. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 481 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1966 Ford Mustang | 1969 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Firebird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 4100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 175 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |