2003 McLaren F1 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 426 kg more than 2003 McLaren F1.
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 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2003 McLaren F1 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | McLaren | Pontiac |
Model | F1 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6062 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |