2001 Ford Think vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 297 kg more than 2001 Ford Think. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Pontiac Firebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Pontiac Firebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think. 2001 Ford Think has automatic transmission and 1997 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1997 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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