1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. 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 233 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown. 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 1980 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Crown 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Crown |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
