1986 Toyota Model F vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 7 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 168 kg more than 1986 Toyota Model F. 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, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Model F | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Toyota | Pontiac |
| Model | Model F | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2750 mm |
