1972 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 37 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Firebird | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Firebird | Forester |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
