1976 Ford LTD vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Ford LTD is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 284 kg more than 1970 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | LTD | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
