2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | Firebird |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |