1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 584 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. 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, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cortina | 1999 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Cortina | Firebird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 454 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |