1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1971 Ford Mustang and 1971 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
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. 1971 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
