1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (147 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 460 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Montrose | Firebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |