1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 40.
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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 40 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | GT 40 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 76 L |
