1999 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1999 Ford Escort and 1999 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Firebird (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Ford Escort. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Escort | 1999 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
