1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph TR4.
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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Firebird | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
