1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 560 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2570 mm |
