2000 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 2000 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2000 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2000 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Firebird | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Firebird | Escort |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3784 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
