1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 227 kg more than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Scorpio | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Scorpio | Firebird |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 324 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |