1998 Ford Puma vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1998 Ford Puma and 1998 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (147 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Ford Puma. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 518 kg more than 1998 Ford Puma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Puma, 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Puma. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Puma | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Puma | Firebird |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |