1985 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1972 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 477 kg more than 1972 Triumph Toledo. 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Firebird | 1972 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Firebird | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2838 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
