1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Firebird. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1989 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Falcon | Firebird |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |