1976 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 881 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Firebird | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1933 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 136 L |
