2001 Pontiac Firebird vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 842 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 2012 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2001 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Pontiac Firebird | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Firebird | F-150 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3670 mm |