2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford TL-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (125 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TL-50 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 168 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50.
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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (332 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford TL-50 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | TL-50 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
