1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 192 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | AMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Matador | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 7456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
