1999 AC Ace vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 725 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Ace. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Ace | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
