2007 Ford E-150 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | E-150 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
