1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 818 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 1000 | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 1000 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
