1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
Model | Firehawk | Firebird |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |