1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1970 Ford Cortina and 1970 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 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. 1970 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ford Cortina | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Cortina | Firebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |