2000 Ford TS-50 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 154 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1985 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1985 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TS-50 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | TS-50 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 223 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1362 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |