1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1994 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Pontiac Firebird (275 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 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. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1994 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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