1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 641 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Cortina | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 54 L |