1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1970 Ford Taunus 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 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Taunus | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
