1998 Ford Courier vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1998 Ford Courier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1998 Ford Courier. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Courier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 372 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Courier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Courier. (179 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Courier.

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