1975 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 628 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Escort | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |