1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 61 kg more than 1994 Ford Falcon.
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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Falcon | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Falcon | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
