1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 28 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 366 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Scorpio | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
