1971 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Pontiac Firebird | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Firebird | Capri |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5792 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |