1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 11 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Scorpio | Firebird |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |