1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 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 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 28 kg more than 1972 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 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1972 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Firebird | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7456 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
