1979 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 36 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Firebird | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Firebird | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
