1979 Ford LTD vs. 1984 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 133 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1984 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | LTD | Firebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |