1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (168 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Zephyr | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
