2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 134 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Five Hundred | Firebird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |