1970 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 723 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Escort | Firebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |