1972 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 88 kg more than 1985 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 (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Firebird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |