1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 224 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Cordoba | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
