1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Thunderbird | Firebird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |