1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Firebird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 223 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |