1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 451 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Taunus | Firebird |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 76 L |