1995 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Firebird (275 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 238 kg more than 1995 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. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Firebird | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 240 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
