1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Montana (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 197 kg more than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Pontiac Montana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana will offer significantly more control. 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 (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Montana |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
