1968 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 5013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |
