2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 104 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Firebird |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |