2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (325 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-350 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 54 L |
