1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Firebird. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Falcon | Firebird |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 79 L |