1987 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon 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 190 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 180 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon. 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Falcon | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
