1979 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort.
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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Escort | Firebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |