1997 Ford F-150 vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1997 Ford F-150 and 1997 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford F-150 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-150 (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford F-150 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | F-150 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 467 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |