1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (135 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 402 kg more than 1972 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | GT 40 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.2 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 | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 60 L |
