1972 Ford Torino vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 212 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Torino | Firebird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |