1975 Ford LTD vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 524 kg more than 1985 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1985 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1985 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | LTD | Firebird |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2740 mm |