1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Firebird | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5792 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |